We7 gets support from Sony to offer free music downloads
Like free music downloads? Don’t like infringing on copyright? Then head over the We7: Peter Gabriel’s ad-supported online music downloads store has earned the support of Sony BMG meaning its entire back catalogue will soon be available for free. This announcement by We7 and Sony is fantastic news for music lovers and absolutely terrifying news for much of the rest of the industry.
Interestingly a parallel announcement by 24-7 Entertainment sees them preparing to launch unlimited mobile music downloads for a Nordic provider, as well as being in talks with a number of phone providers from the UK.
O2 is also getting on the act by partnering with the daddy of music downloads, Napster. Napster are currently in talks with giant Vodafone, meaning the likelihood of some solid deal coming out of Napster’s camp are increasing.
What will happen to CD sales? Will this rush of free music affect online sales of music tracks? Who knows? Keep tuned, dear reader.